Hyatt Opens First Centric Hotel in Southeast Asia

Dark/Light Mode (28/10/22)  Hyatt has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Malaysia with the opening of the Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, the brand’s first property in Southeast Asia.

The 222-room hotel is centrally located in the heart of the city’s dining and entertainment district, providing a convenient base from which to explore the coastal capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state on the island of Borneo.

The Sabah International Convention Centre is in close proximity, while Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Guests can also take a short 20-minute boat trip from the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal to surrounding islands to enjoy white sandy beaches and underwater activities.

Sea View Room at Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

“We are delighted to introduce Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu as Hyatt’s first Hyatt Centric hotel in Southeast Asia, setting a new milestone for our rapidly expanding lifestyle brand,” said David Udell, Group President, Asia-Pacific, Hyatt. “Building on Hyatt’s brand presence in Malaysia for over 40 years, we are excited that this hotel will offer fresh experiences through this new launchpad from which savvy travelers can discover the natural beauty and local experiences around Kota Kinabalu and beyond.”

Rooms and suites at the Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with outdoor furniture, overlooking Signal Hill, the islands at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and the South China Sea.

Accessible via a digital key in the World of Hyatt mobile app, the guestrooms offer thoughtful amenities for leisure and business travelers – from oversized ergonomic workspaces and large 55” television where guests can stream their favorite media to a relaxing rain shower with Hyatt Centric hooded bathrobes and Beekind bathroom amenities.

Facilities at the hotel include a double-edged infinity pool, fitness centre, duplex restaurant and bar on the rooftop, a lobby lounge and 3,154 square feet (293 sqm) of versatile function space with seven meeting rooms. 

“Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu truly embraces the city’s flourishing cultural and culinary scenes, from our ON22 restaurant and ON23 rooftop bar serving traditional family recipes with a modern twist and locally inspired craft cocktails respectively, to guided tours of the colorful street art in the neighbourhood, led by our hotel team,” said Ruben Schrijver, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu. “Our passionate Sabahan team is excited to share their local knowledge and tips on local, under-the-radar attractions, ensuring travelers and locals alike never miss a moment of adventure.”

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